Description
Sardine Fried Rice is a quick and flavorful American main course that combines tender cooked rice with savory sardines, fresh jalapeños, scallions, and a hint of soy sauce. This dish uses a simple stir-fry technique to create a deliciously textured meal with protein-packed sardines and fragrant seasonings, making it perfect for a fast and satisfying dinner.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 4 cups cooked white rice
- 2 (3.75 oz.) cans boneless skinless sardines in oil
- 2 large eggs
Vegetables & Aromatics
- 2 jalapeño peppers
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 bunch scallions (green onions), separated green and white parts
- 1 shallot
Seasonings & Oil
- 1 Tbsp. sesame oil
- 5 tsp. soy sauce
- Nonstick cooking spray
Instructions
- Scramble the Eggs: Coat a frying pan with nonstick cooking spray and place over medium heat. Crack the eggs and scramble them gently until just cooked. Remove from heat and set aside for later use.
- Prepare the Vegetables: Dice the white parts of the scallions and separate them from the greens. Remove seeds from the jalapeño peppers and dice finely. Mince the garlic cloves and shallot finely to release their flavors.
- Sauté Aromatics: In a large skillet, heat the sesame oil over medium heat. Add the diced white scallions, jalapeños, garlic, and shallot. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables soften and become fragrant, about 3 to 5 minutes.
- Add Sardines: Drain the sardines slightly but keep the oil, then add the sardines and their oil to the skillet. Use a wooden spoon to gently break the sardines into smaller pieces, incorporating them with the sautéed vegetables.
- Combine Rice and Sauce: Add the cooked white rice to the skillet along with the soy sauce. Toss everything together thoroughly to evenly coat the rice with the flavors, ensuring a uniform mix.
- Finish the Dish: Remove the skillet from the heat. Fold in the scrambled eggs and the green parts of the scallions, mixing gently to combine without breaking up the eggs too much. Serve warm.
Notes
- Use day-old rice if possible as it fries better and prevents clumping.
- If you prefer less heat, reduce the amount of jalapeños or remove seeds thoroughly.
- Can substitute soy sauce with tamari or coconut aminos for gluten-free option.
- For extra crunch, garnish with toasted sesame seeds before serving.
- Adjust saltiness to taste since soy sauce and sardines are salty.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
